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$361+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — IST
Aug 29 — Sep 51
Sat 8/29
Sat 9/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Istanbul
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Istanbul. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/412:01 pm
SMF
-
IST
2 stops27h 49m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/164:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops45h 51m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/29$795
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/410:17 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops29h 48m
Lufthansa
Mon 11/94:45 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops26h 37m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/28$798
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/910:25 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops29h 25m
Lufthansa
Tue 12/154:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops24h 57m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/28$810
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/910:25 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops29h 25m
Lufthansa
Wed 12/164:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops31h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/28$827
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/911:50 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops23h 55m
Lufthansa
Mon 12/147:05 pm
IST
-
SMF
2 stops38h 36m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/28$840
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/110:55 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops28h 55m
Lufthansa
Sat 11/76:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops21h 38m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/30$855
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/910:25 am
SMF
-
IST
2 stops29h 25m
Lufthansa
Sat 12/124:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops45h 51m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/28$867
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/232:25 pm
SMF
-
IST
2 stops25h 40m
Lufthansa
Tue 11/34:45 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops26h 51m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/26$871
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/103:53 pm
SMF
-
IST
2 stops23h 57m
Lufthansa
Wed 12/164:30 am
IST
-
SMF
2 stops29h 11m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/28$877
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/49:55 am
SMF
-
SAW
2 stops24h 30m
KLM
Tue 11/1712:55 pm
SAW
-
SMF
2 stops42h 20m
KLM
Deal found 7/29$951
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/111:19 am
SMF
-
SAW
2 stops19h 11m
KLM
Sat 11/79:00 am
SAW
-
SMF
2 stops22h 26m
KLM
Deal found 7/29$956
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/231:00 pm
SMF
-
SAW
2 stops22h 00m
KLM
Wed 11/49:00 am
SAW
-
SMF
2 stops22h 26m
KLM
Deal found 7/30$1,006

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Istanbul (TR5). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 30, 2026.

Round-trip from

$795
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$361
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,067
From Sacramento Intl to Istanbul
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Istanbul that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Istanbul that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/4

12:01 pm-3:05 am

2 stops28h 04m

Istanbul

Mon 11/16

4:45 am-3:21 pm

2 stops45h 36m

$800

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/4

9:55 am-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Tue 11/17

12:55 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops42h 20m

$951
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/1

11:19 am-5:30 pm

2 stops19h 11m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Sat 11/7

9:00 am-8:26 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$956

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/8

2:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Istanbul

Tue 9/15

1:55 pm-9:33 am

2 stops29h 38m

$958

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/23

1:00 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Wed 11/4

9:00 am-8:26 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$1,011

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/12

4:05 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 9/19

1:55 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops40h 40m

$1,014

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/11

7:00 am-6:10 pm

3 stops24h 10m

Istanbul

Mon 1/25

8:40 am-3:21 pm

2 stops41h 41m

$1,038

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/2

10:50 am-9:15 pm

3 stops48h 25m

Istanbul

Wed 10/14

5:40 am-10:29 pm

2 stops26h 49m

$1,056

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - SAW

SMFSAW

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/11

9:45 am-5:30 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

Mon 1/25

9:00 am-8:23 pm

2 stops22h 23m

$1,095

SacramentoIstanbul

SMF - IST

SMFIST

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/15

11:21 am-5:05 pm

1 stop19h 44m

Istanbul

Mon 10/19

7:20 am-9:54 pm

1 stop24h 34m

$1,160

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Istanbul

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul (average of $770). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Istanbul?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sacramento to Istanbul flights typically cost between $891 and $1,112 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $795 on Lufthansa (Nov 4-Nov 16).

Reviews of airlines servicing Istanbul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Istanbul. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Istanbul. Reviews last updated July 30, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Delta, andLufthansa from Sacramento to Istanbul have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,551 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,551 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,551 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,496 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,551 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,166 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,551 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,129 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,551 reviews

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Istanbul. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Sacramento Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Istanbul from Sacramento. Booking flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Istanbul should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Istanbul from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Istanbul in 21h 15m. Fly via Lufthansa, KLM, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 6599 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Istanbul round-trip from $365. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $632, and KLM, from $664. Delta is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Istanbul that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Istanbul flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Istanbul.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Istanbul by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Istanbul (average of $770). Flying from Sacramento to Istanbul in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,411). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Sacramento to Istanbul

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Istanbul. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$365Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$632Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$664Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$715Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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